{"id":63,"date":"2025-12-31T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stewartagency.com\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2025-12-08T13:50:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T19:50:12","slug":"why-you-need-boat-insurance-even-when-you-re-not-using-the-boat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stewartagency.com\/blog\/why-you-need-boat-insurance-even-when-you-re-not-using-the-boat\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need Boat Insurance Even When You&#8217;re Not Using the Boat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When the weather gets too cold to go out on the water, it&#8217;s time for your boat to go into storage. However, storing the boat in a storage space doesn&#8217;t guarantee it will be completely safe. Someone could get injured in or around your boat, or your boat might get damaged in storage. Separate boat insurance is essential while your boat is in storage, and Stewart Agency Inc., serving Elmira, NY, can help you find proper coverage.<\/p>\n<h2>Boats Are in a Special Category<\/h2>\n<p>Usually, when you store items in your garage or at a storage unit, your renter&#8217;s or homeowner&#8217;s insurance covers losses and damage to those items. For expensive items, like jewelry and electronics, you can add extra coverage to your home or renters policy using a &quot;rider.&quot; But boats are in a special category as far as homeowners and renters insurance is concerned. That insurance will cover a limited amount, and only for smaller boats with smaller motors. Unfortunately, the amount the policies usually cover tends to be the same amount as a typical insurance deductible. That would effectively reduce your coverage to zero. And unlike jewelry, boats don&#8217;t have their own riders that you can add to your existing home policy.<\/p>\n<p>It is much safer to obtain a boat insurance policy and keep it, even in winter or when the boat is in storage. With a boat insurance policy, you know that any covered event (damage or liability, etc.) will qualify, even if the boat is big or has a powerful motor. It&#8217;s that simple.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t already have a boat policy or would like to explore the types of premiums we can offer, contact Stewart Agency Inc., serving Elmira, NY. Let us help you find a policy that works for your budget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the weather gets too cold to go out on the water, it&#8217;s time for your boat to go into storage. However, storing the boat in a storage space doesn&#8217;t guarantee it will be completely safe. Someone could get injured in or around your boat, or your boat might get damaged in storage. 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